Fleece is polyester knitted and then brushed. The pile is what traps warm air, and it flattens permanently under heat and heavy detergent.
How to wash fleece
| Garment | Wash | Dry | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleece | 30°C (86°F) | line dry; tumble low at most | small amount, no softener |
Use a gentle, inside out cycle and small amount, no softener. It sheds microplastics in the wash more than almost any other fabric. A filter bag genuinely reduces what reaches the water supply.
Drying and ironing
Dry line dry; tumble low at most. For ironing: never.
Fleece attracts lint and pet hair electrostatically, which is why it should be washed separately from anything that sheds.
How long it should last
Three to ten years; the pile matting is what ends it, not a hole.
Quick reference
Fleece at a glance
- Wash: 30°C (86°F)
- Cycle: gentle, inside out
- Detergent: small amount, no softener
- Dry: line dry; tumble low at most
- Iron: never